RCA show
The Rappahannock Concert Association will present the Glenn Miller Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Performing Arts Theater, Northumberland County School Complex, 201 Academic Lane, Heathsville.
Admission is by season subscription, or $35. Purchase tickets at rappahannockconcerts.org, 1-888-210-8006, or the door.
Country doctor
The Northumberland County Historical Society (NCHS) on Sunday, April 19, will host Tales by a Country Doctor with Dr. W. Emory Lewis.
The program will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Ball Memorial Library and Museum, 86 Back Street, Heathsville.
NNK250 lecture
The Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center will host a NNK250 series lecture from, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Dr. Michael D. Ross will present “The Constitution They Argued Over: Power, Democracy and Compromise in 1787.”
The presentation will be in the meeting building at Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. The lecture is free, however folks are asked to register at NNHeritageArtsCenter.org, or call 580-3377.
Potluck dinner
Bluff Point Community League, 2595 Bluff Point Road, Kilmarnock, will hold a potluck dinner meeting Monday, April 20. Social time will begin at 6 p.m.; dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share.
The after-dinner speaker will be L. J. Ketner, an NRA-certified instructor and range safety officer. He will talk about gun safety.
The pipes are calling
The Rappahannock Music Study Club will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, April 12, at Farnham Episcopal Church, 231 North Farnham Church Road, Farnham.
The Kilmarnock & District Pipe Band will demonstrate Scottish techniques on the bagpipes as they play tunes based on the poems and songs of Robert Burns.
Membership drive
American Legion Post 86 recently announced a membership drive and fellowship event from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Nacho Average Brewpub, 41 West Church Street, Kilmarnock.
Members will receive free food and a drink. Veterans can join at the door. If the fee is a barrier, Post 86 will cover it for any veteran who wishes to join under the “No Veteran Left Behind” initiative.
Rotary meetings
The Northern Neck Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays at River Counties Community Foundation, 834 Rappahannock Drive, White Stone. Those interested in the speaker topics or Rotary are welcome.
Adult Cotillion
The first Adult Cotillion of the Northern Neck will be held from 7-9 p.m. May 2 at Grace Church Parish Hall, 303 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. Refreshments will be offered to keep dancers energized.
The fee is $40 per couple. Proceeds will support the Junior Cotillion of the Northern Neck and the Grace Church Discretionary Fund. For reservations, call 435-3046 or email gingersg8@gmail.com by April 25.
Benefit gala
The annual Diamonds & Denim gala and auction will be held April 25 at Healthy Harvest Food Bank, 55 Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Doors will open at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $75 each and include beer, wine, signature drinks, dinner, dessert and entertainment. Purchase tickets at www.hhfb.org.
Earth Day
The Northumberland County Anti-Litter Committee will participate in the Earth Day Celebration from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 25 at the Heathsville Farmers Market, Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.
In recognition of Earth Day, items that support litter control, such as pickers, vests, gloves, cigarette butt disposal cups and cargo nets, will be available to Northumberland County residents, while supplies last.
Genealogy conference
The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (LVHS), in cooperation with the Virginia Genealogical Society (VGS), will host a group viewing party from 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25 to show the Zoom broadcast of the VGS Spring Conference, “The Eve of Independence: Colonial Research in Virginia.”
Advance reservations are required with LVHS, as well as pre-registration for the conference, $40, directly with VGS. For registration instructions and a full schedule, visit LancasterVaHistory.org or call 462-7280.
Bloom & Grow
The Northern Neck Master Gardeners will hold a Bloom & Grow Festival and Plant Sale from noon-4 p.m. April 25 at Ingleside Vineyards, 5877 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove.
Admission is free. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse and purchase hundreds of plants spanning over 75 species, all curated for local landscapes.
On Stage
The Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts will host an On Stage concert May 3 by Camerata RCO from Amsterdam. Camerata RCO performs chamber music with a focus on the Classical and Romantic repertoire for winds and strings.
The concert will begin at 4 p.m. at the Lancaster Elementary School Theater, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock. Doors will open at 3 p.m. Admission is by season subscription, or $45 at www.rappahannockfoundation.org, 438-5555, or the door.
Movie tunes
The Northern Neck Orchestra will present A Night at The Movies: Tribute to John Williams on May 16 at the Lancaster Elementary Theater, 181 School Street, Kilmarnock. A pre-concert talk will begin at 6:45 p.m., the concert will follow at 7 p.m.
Admission is by season subscription, or advance ticket only. Purchase tickets, $40, at www.northernneckorchestra.org. Student tickets are free with online reservation.
Garden club
The Kilmarnock Garden Club will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Center Drive, Kilmarnock. The speaker will be Nancy Garvey, a member of the Northern Neck of Virginia Native Plant Society. She will present “Friends Don’t Let Friends Plant Invasives.”
This program will address the objectives of Northern Neck Partners for Regional invasive Species Management and mitigation techniques for invasive plant species for private landowners.
Photo group
The Rappahannock Art League Photo Group seeks new members of all levels who wish to improve their skills. The Photo Group meets at 10 a.m. on third Mondays at the Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
RAL membership is not required. Contact Marty Hill at isnap0824@gmail.com or 450-8792.
Beach music
Concerts By The Bay will present The Holiday Band at 3 p.m. April 26 at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. The group will perform “Good ‘Ole Beach Music.”
Tickets are $30 at the door, or www.concertsbythebay.org. Students with ID free.
Beekeepers
The Northern Neck Beekeepers Club meets at 7 p.m. on second Mondays at Heathsville United Methodist Church, 39 Courthouse Road, Heathsville.
Preservation tour
Senior director of preservation Phil Mark will present Uncover Three Centuries of Architectural Wonder Stratford, a behind-the-scenes tour of the 18th-century Great House, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16 at Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford.
The tour will focus on the main floor of the house.Tickets are $46.90 at stratfordhall.org.
